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New York's Commissioner's Regulations Part 100.10 requires the most structured homeschool process of any state covered here: a Letter of Intent by July 1, an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) by August 15, four Quarterly Reports throughout the year, and a mandatory Annual Assessment.
New York Homeschool Requirements (2026)
📋 What New York Does NOT Require
- There is no opt-out for the annual assessment — every homeschool student must complete one
- No teaching credentials required for parents, though qualified-instructor names must appear in your IHIP
- No fee for filing any of the required documents
📚 What New York DOES Require
- File a Letter of Intent with your local school district by July 1st each year
- Submit an Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) by August 15th, including syllabi/curriculum materials per required subject, evaluation methods, and instructor names
- Submit four Quarterly Reports throughout the year, each detailing instructional hours, curriculum completion percentage, and a narrative of progress per subject
- Complete a mandatory Annual Assessment alongside your 4th Quarterly Report — there is no opt-out
📚 Required Subjects in New York
- Subjects specified in your IHIP per grade level, following required syllabi/curriculum materials for each
New York requires you to specify syllabi, curriculum materials, or textbooks for each required subject directly within your IHIP — one of the most document-intensive subject requirements among U.S. states.
📁 Record-Keeping in New York
- Keep your filed Letter of Intent and IHIP on record each year — these are foundational compliance documents
- Retain copies of all four Quarterly Reports as submitted, including instructional hours and curriculum completion percentages
- Keep your Annual Assessment results, submitted alongside your 4th Quarterly Report
- Missing any required filing can trigger a probation process, so tracking all four deadlines (Letter of Intent, IHIP, quarterly reports, assessment) carefully matters more in New York than in most states
⚠️ Always verify current requirements with your state department of education or the Home School Legal Defense Association (hslda.org). Laws can change and this page is for general reference only.
Getting Started / Withdrawing from Public School in New York
File a Letter of Intent with your local school district by July 1st, then submit your Individualized Home Instruction Plan (IHIP) by August 15th — including your child's name, age, grade level, syllabi/curriculum materials for each required subject, evaluation methods, and instructor names. Throughout the school year, submit four Quarterly Reports detailing instructional hours, curriculum completion percentage, and narrative progress per subject, spaced according to your IHIP. Complete a mandatory Annual Assessment alongside your fourth Quarterly Report — there is no opt-out process. If starting mid-year, your number of required quarterly reports will reflect the remaining time in the school year.
How Lumi Helps New York Homeschool Families
Lumi handles curriculum planning, grading, and progress tracking automatically, so New York families can focus on their kids instead of paperwork — while staying comfortably aligned with state requirements.
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Covers Required Subjects
Lumi covers the core subjects New York expects, plus additional subjects including Coding, Art, Music, and more — all in one flat-price app.
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Attendance Tracker
Built-in attendance logging helps you document instructional time and subject coverage automatically, useful for meeting record-keeping expectations.
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Printable Report Cards
Generate formal report cards automatically — useful for evaluations, re-enrollment in public school, or any situation requiring proof of academic progress.
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Printable Workbooks
Six standards-aligned workbooks covering every grade level — great for portfolio documentation and supplemental practice.
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Flat Family Price
$39.99/month covers up to 8 kids — no per-child fees as your family grows.
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Voice-Guided Lessons
Every lesson is narrated aloud by Lumi, so kids can work independently while parents focus on the bigger picture.
New York Homeschool Resources
- New York State Education Department — Home Instruction — search nysed.gov home schooling — Official Part 100.10 regulations and required forms.
- Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) — hslda.org — National legal advocacy with detailed New York-specific compliance guidance, given the state's complexity.
- New York homeschool community organizations — search locally — Regional co-ops and support networks, especially valuable in New York given the paperwork load.
Frequently Asked Questions — Homeschooling in New York
What is an IHIP and when is it due?
An Individualized Home Instruction Plan — the core document of New York homeschool law — due August 15th each year, listing curriculum materials per subject, evaluation methods, and instructor names.
How many Quarterly Reports does New York require?
Four per school year, each describing instructional hours, curriculum completion percentage, and narrative progress per required subject, spaced according to your IHIP.
Can I opt out of New York's Annual Assessment?
No — there is no opt-out process. All homeschool students must complete an annual assessment, submitted alongside the 4th Quarterly Report.
What happens if I miss a filing deadline in New York?
Missing any required step — Letter of Intent, IHIP, quarterly reports, or annual assessment — can trigger a probation process and potential truancy proceedings, making New York's deadlines higher-stakes than most states.
What is the best homeschool curriculum app for New York families?
Lumi Academy's detailed per-subject progress tracking and printable reports map directly onto what New York's Quarterly Reports require — instructional hours, completion percentage, and subject-by-subject progress — making the state's demanding paperwork significantly more manageable.
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